He was the most hated man on the ship.

Now he’s missing, presumed dead.

But on this vessel, nothing is as it seems.

On a luxurious trans-oceanic mail ship, former detective Fabel Retief is determined to enjoy a quiet holiday. His plans are shattered when he meets Rene Baumgarten, the beautiful but terrified secretary to the brutish millionaire, Max Lewis. She’s convinced her boss is in mortal danger, and she begs for Fabel’s help to keep him alive.

Before Fabel can act, Lewis vanishes into the night, his body later found floating in the vast, dark ocean. Now, a ruthless killer stalks the corridors, and their sights are set on Rene and the priceless secret Lewis died to protect. Trapped at sea, Fabel must unravel a web of smuggling, greed, and murder before he and Rene become the next victims thrown to the waves.

This thrilling locked-room mystery at sea is a must-read for lovers of classic action, suspense, and detective fiction. It’s perfect for fans of Agatha Christie’s high-stakes puzzles and Alistair MacLean’s high-seas tension.

Every adventure has an end. For Fabel Retief, it’s in the middle of the ocean with a murderer. Don’t miss the shattering, final chapter in the series you’ve followed from the very beginning. The last page awaits.